A new Training of Trainers (TOT) program was held in Saeragi, West Gizo last week aimed at building climate-resilient food systems through community-based knowledge sharing. The training was part of a regional effort led by WWF Solomon Islands. The program, supported under the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Project, trained community members—known as…
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, together with the Solomon Islands community in Port Moresby, co-hosted an informal farewell dinner on 1 June 2025 at the High Commission’s Haus Win to honour Solomon Islands musicians and artists who participated in the grand finale of the Pacific Story cultural…
JOURNALISTS from the Asia-Pacific region attending a media exchange program for international journalists in China will embark on a three day ‘extraordinary journey’ to Tianjin city in North China. The visit from June 18 to 20 is part of activities of “China Close Up”, a flagship media initiative by the China Media Group’s CGTN (China…
Since COVID shut down the nations, it has been our deepest desire to return to the Solomon Islands—our largest and most passionate English-speaking fan base in the world. We waited… and waited… and waited. The Solomons were among the last countries to reopen after the pandemic, but when those borders finally did open, we knew…
Seventeen (17) male Australia Awards Solomon Islands alumni have successfully completed a two-day training workshop focused on preventing violence against women in our communities and advancing gender equality. Through this initiative, the Australia Awards Solomon Islands is investing in alumni leadership and equipping change-makers to create a safer, more equal future for all Solomon Islanders.…
THE value of civilizations has become more salient than ever when facing profound transformations unseen in a century and immense challenges, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated as China marked the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central…
FOUNDED in 1912, the Beijing First Experimental Primary School located in the Chinese capital’s Xicheng District has provided a group of international journalists on a media exchange program, an invaluable insight into China’s holistic approach to human resource development at the primary school level. Under this approach, Physical Education (PE) is emphasized as an equally…
Members from the Tavaghalo Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church Youth ministry in Gilbert Camp visited the National Parliament of Solomon Islands to gain firsthand insight into the legislative process and the roles of Members of Parliament (MPs) over the weekend. The group, accompanied by their leader, Edward Ponjiala, participated in an educational tour designed to deepen…
THE Chinese media play the constructive role of promoting social and economic development as designed by the Chinese government, and have contributed significantly to China’s modern advancement, said Professor Zhang Yanqiu. Prof Zhang is the Director, Deputy Dean of the Africa Communication Research Center of the Communication University of China. She was lecturing international journalists…
A 26-year-old male suspect has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at a community in east Honiara on Monday 2 June 2025. Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Naha police station successfully carried out the arrest. Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Naha police station, Superintendent Leslie Kili, said it was…